Jones Fridman International brings on Straser Silicon Valley team
The merger brings on Katy Thielke Straser's 7-person team and allows Jones Fridman International to expand into NorCal. The team now represents about $25B in career sales
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 28
Teams Spotlight: The Nancy Batchelor Team
Find out how this former yacht broker and her team create exceptional outcomes for their luxury clients through dedication, grit and caring
by Christy Murdock Jun 20
Oren Alexander accused of sexual assault and rape in NY lawsuits
The luxury broker and his twin brother, Alon Alexander, have been named in 2 separate lawsuits filed in New York County Supreme Court. The incidents allegedly took place in 2010 and 2012
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 10
Ullman Group launches into luxury with aid from Christie's Real Estate
A collaboration with Christie's International Real Estate Sereno has helped Ullman Group founder Cody Ullman get his new niche luxury brokerage off the ground and gain a foothold in California
by Lillian Dickerson May 15
Riley Warwick on Aspen's ultra-hot market and that $108M sale
Warwick recently double-ended Colorado's first-ever, 9-figure sale in the representation of an off-market home on Aspen's picturesque Willoughby Way. He shared what makes the market so hot
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 19
$110M Aspen mansion primed to set Colorado record
The seller of the 4.5-acre property at the base of Red Mountain is Canadian former NHL player Patrick Dovigi. Ex-casino mogul Steve Wynn and financier Thomas Peterffy are buying the home
Brett Miles joins Official as founding agent in NYC
Miles was most recently affiliated with Compass and brings strong connections in the new development sector to Official. His team will also begin operating in Miami, Inman has learned
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 11
The 31 biggest residential deals of 2023 commanded $50M or more
New York City and Palm Beach, Florida, shouldered the greatest number of high-end luxury transactions in 2023. Marred by its loathed new mansion tax, Los Angeles failed to make the cut
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 29
The Agency ends 2023 with new offices in Marbella and Boulder
The new offices bring The Agency's office launch count in 2023 up to 26, with 3 weeks left in the year to go. The brokerage recently marked another milestone by launching its 100th office
5 questions that hold agents back from taking the leap into luxury
Sometimes it's our own misconceptions and insecurities that keep us from moving forward professionally and serving a new niche
by Karen Stone Oct 6
Texas oil heiress sells Aspen mansion for $63.75M
Christy Thompson sold the Aspen mansion she purchased last year for $51M to Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik in an off-market transaction, 1 of the city's biggest of the year
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 28
With off-market listings, sellers rarely know best, luxury agents say
How do you balance what a privacy-driven luxury seller wants when it’s a clear break from MLS rules and general industry standards? Panelists at Inman Luxury Connect discuss the challenges
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 7
'It's going to be a real shock': Carrie Wells on Aspen's luxury crackdown
The Coldwell Banker Mason Morse agent sat down with Inman to dish on a zoning proposal that threatens to reduce the size of new homes in Aspen ahead of her talk at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 19
Compass scores 2 new Colorado agents — including a 'boomerang'
Adana Leonard and Tommy Kanarellis — who's returning to Compass after a stint at Douglas Elliman — focus on luxury listings and join the brokerage amid fierce competition for top agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 28